The main idea expressed by the author is facts about the inhabitants of the Indus River Valley. The author's main purpose is to describe the ancient civilization in detail leading up to the decline and to question the unknown reason for the decline of this advanced Asian civilization. This article brings up many of the topics far more specifically than the textbook. The majority of the text is descriptive of the Indus River Vally civilians and their known achievements. However, this article analyzes the possible reasons for decline and uses evidence to reject or deny certain theories. This information was useful in providing specific information that can be used as details in the presentation. As well as, making the topic more understandable and interesting. The author's writing style is simple, detailed, and easy to understand.
The main idea expressed by the author is facts about the inhabitants of the Indus River Valley. The author's main purpose is to describe the ancient civilization in detail leading up to the decline and to question the unknown reason for the decline of this advanced Asian civilization. This article brings up many of the topics far more specifically than the textbook. The majority of the text is descriptive of the Indus River Vally civilians and their known achievements. However, this article analyzes the possible reasons for decline and uses evidence to reject or deny certain theories. This information was useful in providing specific information that can be used as details in the presentation. As well as, making the topic more understandable and interesting. The author's writing style is simple, detailed, and easy to understand.